| Melvin Henley | |
| State House: | Kentucky |
| District: | 5th |
| Term Start: | January 1, 2005 |
| Term End: | January 1, 2013 |
| Predecessor: | Buddy Buckingham |
| Successor: | Kenny Imes |
| Birth Date: | 25 August 1935 |
| Birth Place: | Hickory Valley, Tennessee |
| Party: | Democratic (2007–present) |
| Otherparty: | Republican (before 2007) |
Melvin Henley (born August 25, 1935) is an American politician who served in the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 5th district from 2005 to 2013.[1] [2] He is a graduate of Murray State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry.[3] Henley was first elected to the house in 2004, defeating Democratic incumbent Buddy Buckingham. Henley subsequently changed his party affiliation to the Democratic party on September 14, 2007.[4] He retired from the house in 2012 and was succeeded by Republican Kenny Imes.